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SIB 63 09 16: Taillight flicker when turn signal and brake light active
Taillight flicker when turn signal and brake light active on BMW E60/F07/F10 models (2010–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146600 · Mar 2017 · also written SI B63 09 16, B630916
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
TAILLIGHT FLICKER WHEN TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVE . Taillight flickers when turn signal and brake light are active; see video in this link: tinyurl.com/zmr65st When the following preconditions occur simultaneously: Engine on (idle). Tail light active (switched on).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 63 09 16 Also written: SI B63 09 16, B630916, 63 09 16, SIB-63-09-16, SI B630916 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146600 |
| Document IDs filed | B630916 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo |
| Model years | 2010–2017 |
| Chassis | E60, F07, F10 |
| Engines | N55, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Exterior Lighting |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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